Riverfest: Wildlife, art contest on Day 2

David Critchlow, from Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in Athens, intrigued a gathering of more than 50 people Friday at Mendon Riverfest.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

David Critchlow, from Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in Athens, intrigued a gathering of more than 50 people Friday at Mendon Riverfest.

His presentation was among highlights of the second day of the 25th annual festival.

Another attraction Friday was a sidewalk chalk coloring contest. Live music and a teen dance also were featured later in the day.

Critchlow will give another presentation from 1-2:30 p.m. today.

Other attractions on the final day include a canoe swamp (3 p.m.) music by The Wall Brothers (4-6 p.m.), a toy boat race (5 p.m.), duck race (5:30 p.m.), music by Trigger (7-10 p.m.) and a fireworks finale (10 p.m.).

Organizers said it will be the biggest display in the county this summer.